Description
A creamy, tangy bowl featuring skillet-cooked chicken, bright corn, and fluffy rice, topped with fresh cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup fluffy white rice
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup creamy elote sauce
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a touch of oil.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions; keep it warm until serving.
- Combine the cooked chicken, sweet corn, and creamy elote sauce in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
- Spoon a generous bed of fluffy white rice into individual bowls.
- Serve the chicken and corn mixture over the rice.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep; can be customized with additional ingredients like jalapeños or cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican